Intended for managers using public networks, equipment manufacturers, systems builders, network managers, service providers, the sales staffs of companies involved with intelligent networks, and IN engineers, this work offers a thorough analysis of the current status and future evolution of intelligent networks. It discusses the various technologies that are building blocks in the construction of IN and includes detailed, real-life examples of services and how they are implemented. It also covers standardization of IN, user and usability aspects and service interaction.